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Can I use TCP / UDP Port Security & Vulnerability Matrix Reference on mobile devices?

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What are well-known network ports?

The Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA) categorizes port numbers 0 to 1023 as well-known system ports assigned to foundational internet protocols like HTTP (80), HTTPS (443), SSH (22), and DNS (53).

Why is exposing database ports to the public internet dangerous?

Exposing default database ports (MySQL 3306, PostgreSQL 5432, Redis 6379, MongoDB 27017) invites automated botnets to conduct continuous brute-force attacks and exploit unauthenticated administrative access.

TCP / UDP Port Security Reference Matrix

Searchable directory of standard and vulnerable ports with associated protocols, attack vectors, and firewall rules.

Port	Protocol	Service / Description	Threat Profile & Known Attacks	Hardening

Defensive Network Port Hardening

Automated vulnerability scanners (like Shodan, Censys, and Masscan) map the entire IPv4 address space continuously. Unfiltered ports exposing administrative services like SMB (445), RDP (3389), or Elasticsearch (9200) are routinely weaponized for ransomware and data exfiltration.

Adhere to the principle of least privilege: close all unused ports with an ingress default-deny firewall rule, place management interfaces behind a VPN, and mandate MFA on all remote access ports.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between TCP and UDP?

TCP is connection-oriented and guarantees packet delivery through a 3-way handshake. UDP is connectionless and faster, but vulnerable to amplification DDoS reflection attacks (e.g. NTP 123, DNS 53, Memcached 11211).